HR & Compliance Blog

Complete guide to trade union compliance for Kerala employers — trade union registration process, legal rights and immunities, employer obligations regarding union recognition and non-discrimination, trade dispute resolution mechanisms, and penalties for unfair labour practices.

Complete guide to child labour law compliance in Kerala — blanket prohibition on employment below 14 years, regulation of adolescent workers (14-18), hazardous occupations list, age verification procedures, penalties for violations, and Kerala government anti-child labour initiatives.

Complete guide to BOCW Act compliance for Kerala construction establishments — employer and worker registration, mandatory safety requirements at construction sites, welfare amenities, BOCW cess levy and collection, penalties for non-compliance, and Kerala Building Workers Welfare Board benefits.

Complete guide to ISMW Act compliance for Kerala employers — registration and licensing requirements, displacement allowance, journey allowance, wage parity, passbook issuance, accommodation and medical facilities, joint liability of principal employer, and penalties for violations.

Complete guide to the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923 for Kerala employers — when compensation is payable, calculation of amounts for death/permanent disablement/temporary disablement, employer obligations, claim filing process with the Commissioner, and importance of insurance coverage.

Complete guide to Apprentices Act, 1961 compliance for Kerala employers — categories of apprentices, contract of apprenticeship, mandatory quota (2.5-10% of workforce), stipend rates and government reimbursement, distinction between apprentice and employee, and penalties for non-compliance.

Complete guide to employee background verification for Kerala employers — types of checks (identity, education, employment, criminal, credit), legal framework under DPDP Act, consent and proportionality requirements, Kerala-specific police verification, consequences of inadequate verification, and best practices.

Complete guide to employee termination compliance in Kerala — termination of workmen under Industrial Disputes Act (misconduct, retrenchment, closure), termination of non-workmen, Kerala Shops & Establishments Act notice requirements, gratuity calculation, full and final settlement process, and common legal mistakes.

Complete guide to POSH Act compliance for Kerala employers — Internal Committee constitution, definition of sexual harassment, complaint and inquiry process, annual return filing, penalties for non-compliance, and best practices for workplace safety.

Complete guide to Equal Remuneration Act compliance for Kerala employers — same work or similar nature definition, pay equity audit, recruitment non-discrimination, register maintenance, penalties for gender pay disparity, and steps to achieve pay parity.

Complete overview of recent labour law amendments in Kerala — Shops & Establishments Act changes, Labour Welfare Fund contribution revision, Minimum Wages Act amendments, Factories Rules updates, and impact of the four Labour Codes on Kerala employers.

Complete guide to whistleblower policy compliance for Kerala employers — legal framework under Companies Act and SEBI regulations, key policy elements (confidentiality, non-retaliation, investigation process), implementation steps, and best practices for effective vigil mechanisms.